What does the capital W stand for?

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The capital W in the context of the Lagrangian from the video on the Standard Model equation represents "work." The Lagrangian formulation is a sophisticated method used to describe the dynamics of a system, encapsulating the maximum energy the system can sustain. This approach simplifies complex physical theories into a more manageable form, making it easier to analyze changing systems.

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What does the capital W in this formula from this video stand for? work?


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